Nagarjuna Akkineni is a performer of numerous capabilities. He has worked in several films and television shows. In Bollywood, he is vividly remembered with the song “Tu Mile Dil Khile” alongside Manisha Koirala. He is famous for his larger-than-life gestures and action scenes in the film. Particularly the scenes from Meri Jung, One man army.
His Debut turned out to be a memorable one
As he entered the world of cinema and got an opportunity to work with his father. In 1967, He started his career in the Cinema industry. Sudigundalu was his first film as an actor. His father was also the most magnificent star of his time. Nageswara Rao Akkineni, the iconic superstar. Popularly known as NRA.
He has acquired international education.
He studied in the US and has earned a degree in engineering from the US. Nagarjuna studied for one year of his BE that is Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University. He went for further studies to Michigan and did B.S in Automobile Engineering from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Marriage Story with two twists
Nagarjuna’s first attempt turned into a failure. He first married the daughter of Dr. D. Ramanaidu, Lakshmi Daggubati, who is a distinguished filmmaker. She shares many more biological bonds in the Industry. She is the sister of Suresh Babu, Producer and actor Venkatesh. They had a son, Naga Chaitanya, in 1984. He also has become successful in the Telugu world. The couple got separated in 1990. He later wedded actress Amala. This was the second half of the story. Akhil Akkineni was their son. Naga Chaitanya, eldest son married Samantha Ruth Prabhu who also is one of the greatest actors. They just got separated.
The actor shared the screen with his previous and next generation.
Nagarjuna had the chance to perform with NRA before his death in 2014. Nagarjuna also shared the screen with Naga Chaitanya. In 2014, The three generations appeared in the film Manam. The film also featured his daughter-in-law Samantha Ruth Prabhu and younger son Akhil Akkineni.
Kaun Banega Crorepati in Telugu.
Nagarjuna became the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati in Telugu. Amitabh Bachchan hosts it in Hindi. The name of that show was Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu.
Socially Active
He co-founded a non-governmental organization for dogs. Blue Cross of Hyderabad works for the betterment and preservation of animals. These days, protecting animals is one of the most important responsibilities.
Filmography
He has performed in nearly 90 films. He has not just worked in Tollywood but has showcased his talent in Bollywood as well. Almost 13 films were Hindi out of those 90.
He is a sports enthusiast.
Mumbai Masters, a team from the Indian Badminton League is co-owned by Nagarjuna along with Sunil Gavaskar. He also has shares with Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Mahi Racing team India.
Car enthusiast
Nagarjuna is a car buff and loves to possess expensive cars. His exhibition of cars varies from Audi A7, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes A-Class, BMW 7 Series, and more.
His relationship- ExtraMarital
Nagarjuna was wedded to his wife Amala when he began dating Tabu. The two were in a relationship for 10 long years but, finally, Tabu called it ends after the actor did not stand by his word to leave his wife and wed her.
